The Kendall Hotel

A member of Historic Hotels of America, this boutique hotel was formerly the Engine 7 Firehouse, the oldest building on Kendall Square, built in 1895. The “T” transit station, across the street, offer fast and easy access to downtown Boston's businesses and historic attractions. Firehouse memorabilia, antiques, original art, and handmade quilts pay tribute to the area's rich history.

Guests at The Kendall Hotel enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning. The Black Sheep Restaurant, serving lunch and dinner, was named in honor of the Engine 7 firefighters, who considered themselves “the black sheep” of the Cambridge Fire Department. The bar serves locally brewed beers and domestic wines.

The hotel hosts a wine hour from 5 PM-6 PM in its rooftop retreat, a solarium with views of the Boston skyline. Hotel guests have complimentary access to Fitcorp, a nearby health club open Monday - Saturday.

Limited self-parking is available in the hotel's garage and is currently priced at $40 per night - parking rates may change and cannot be guaranteed until check-in. The hotel garage is situated below the hotel, with the entrance located off Dock Street. One vehicle per reservation allowed. Vehicle must be out of the garage by 2pm day of departure. Parking is not suitable for large Sedans and SUV's, as there is a height clearance of 7 feet. There is also a steep ramp, trucks/suv’s may have difficulty on entry and exit. The hotel accepts no liability for any damage. Spaces cannot be guarantee. The closest garage is on Ames Street, approximately 100 feet from the hotel. Upon arrival, you can leave your vehicle at the front of the hotel to check in and obtain a parking pass. If parking in the hotel’s garage, a pass will be provided and must be displayed on the dashboard at all times while parked in the garage.

• Free use of nearby fitness center 
• Bar/lounge 
• Coffee/tea in common areas 
• Elevator/lift 
• 24-hour front desk 
• Business center 
• Free breakfast 
• Conference space 
• Meeting rooms 2 
• Restaurant 
• Year Built 1895 
• Coffee shop or café 

• Dry cleaning/laundry service 
• Free WiFi 
• Self parking (surcharge) 
• Free wired Internet 
• Smoke-free property 
• Free reception 
• Concierge services 
• Parking (limited spaces) 
• Total number of rooms - 77 
• Number of floors - 7 
• Multilingual staff 
• Fireplace in lobby 
• Free newspapers in lobby 

• English
• Portuguese
• Spanish

The Kendall Hotel serves a daily complimentary Fireman's Full American Breakfast Buffet, including scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, and homemade granola and scones.

The Black Sheep Restaurant & Bar: Classic and innovative American home-style cooking. Focus on fresh organic and local ingredients. Menu may include Pan-Fried Red Snapper, Baked Scallops, Country-style Pork Ribs, Butternut Squash Ravioli. Named in honor of the “black sheep” firefighters of the Engine 7 Firehouse. Located in lobby of original firehouse building. Lunch, dinner weekdays. Light dinner Saturdays. Bar features local microbrews and domestic wines. Closed Sundays.

Guests enjoy complimentary access to a health club five blocks away. The club, open daily except Sunday, includes cardio machines, circuit-training equipment, a sauna, and locker rooms with showers, towel service, and toiletries.

The Charles River Esplanade, less than a mile from the hotel, offers miles of waterfront walking, running, and bicycling paths, along with views of sailboats and racing college crews. Tennis courts and picnic areas are located in parks along the Esplanade.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby 
• Boat tours nearby 
• Mountain biking nearby 
• Hiking/biking trails nearby 
• Kayaking nearby 
• Windsurfing nearby 
• Sailing nearby 
• Scooter/moped rentals nearby 

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

• Accessible bathroom 
• Roll-in shower 
• In-room accessibility